Mary Griskewicz
About Mary Griskewicz
Mary Griskewicz is the Director of Strategic Sales at HIMSS North America and a recognized leader in Healthcare IT, with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors.
Current Role at HIMSS North America
Mary Griskewicz serves as the Director of Strategic Sales at HIMSS North America. She has been with the organization in this role since 2015. Her responsibilities include promoting HIMSS Corporate Membership programs and the Organizational Affiliate Program, leveraging her extensive experience in Health IT Management. Mary works closely with providers and vendor companies to enhance organizational engagement and membership value.
Previous Experience at HIMSS North America
Before her current role, Mary Griskewicz worked as the Senior Director of Health Information Systems at HIMSS North America from 2006 to 2015. In this capacity, she was responsible for various strategic initiatives related to health information systems, contributing significantly to the organization over nine years. Her work focused on improving health IT systems and advancing the field through education and leadership.
Work at General Electric and Hospital Saint Raphaels
Mary Griskewicz has also held positions at General Electric and Hospital Saint Raphaels. At General Electric, she was the Director of Government and Industry Affairs from 2004 to 2006. In her role, she interacted with governmental and industry bodies to influence policies and practices. Previously, she worked as a Program Manager at Hospital Saint Raphaels from 1996 to 2005, where she managed various health programs and initiatives.
Educational Background
Mary Griskewicz has a diverse educational background. She holds a BA in Political Science/Public Administration from Central Connecticut State University. Further, she pursued a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D) candidacy at Northeastern University. She also earned a Master's degree (MS) in Industrial Relations from the University of New Haven. Her educational credentials have equipped her with a strong foundation in policy, administration, and industrial relations.
Publications and Academic Contributions
Mary Griskewicz authored the book 'Participatory Healthcare: A Person-Centered Approach to Healthcare Transformation,' published by CRC Press in 2016. She also lectures at Northeastern University’s Masters in Information Technology Program and University of New Haven’s Healthcare Administration Program. Additionally, she has taught at Yale’s Executive in Health Care Master’s program. Her academic involvement extends to assisting colleges and universities with HIMSS Academic Organizational Affiliate Opportunities.
Industry Contributions and Volunteer Work
Mary Griskewicz's contributions to the healthcare and health IT sectors are numerous. She has drafted federal legislation and provided Congressional testimony on the adoption, value, and use of Health Information Technology. She serves as a founding Board Director of the CT Health Partners and volunteers for Women Executive Health Leaders in Connecticut. Her leadership and impactful work have been recognized nationally, earning her accolades in education and healthcare IT.